Gilded Age Stage

05/16/2026

Have you seen the Broadway musical SUFFS? Although Margaret Tobin (Molly) Brown is not specifically featured in the show, she was a tireless suffragist who worked closely with Alva Vanderbilt Belmont on many issues, including rights for the National Women's Trade Union League. Margaret's final senate run was endorsed by the National Woman's Party (Alice Paul). 🌟 SUFFS streams on PBS through July 31.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! 💐

Margaret Tobin Brown and her husband Jim pictured with their young children Helen and Lawrence (in a kilt!).

04/22/2026

Broadway's campy "Titanique" features Deborah Cox as Margaret Tobin "Molly" Brown. While I have not yet seen the show, it seems Ms. Cox has a deep respect for Margaret saying (in part),"I feel so empowered telling Molly's story. It's a real pleasure to be up there, especially knowing the backstory of Margaret Brown and her dedication to fighting for people who don't have much."

The glamorous, golden voiced and unsinkable chanteuse Deborah Cox is returning to Broadway this season in Titanique, a high-camp retelling of James Cameron’s cinematic …

04/15/2026

On this day (and every day), I salute the "Heroine of the Titanic," Hannibal's own Margaret Tobin "Molly" Brown. Not only did she lead frightened passengers to the lifeboats and demand (to no avail) her lifeboat return for passengers in the water, she worked tirelessly to raise money and reunite immigrant survivors with their loved ones. She also added maritime reform to her list of causes and remained chair of the survivors committee for years. Margaret was beloved for her efforts and called the "Heroine of the Titanic" until some of the media dubbed her "unsinkable."

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04/05/2026

Happy Easter to all our friends and supporters! 🐣

03/08/2026

Margaret Tobin Brown, a hands-on activist and philanthropist throughout the world, is a perfect representation of International Women's Day and inspires me every day in these precarious times. Thank you, Molly Brown!

01/14/2026

March is Women's History Month and "MARGARET: The Incredible Molly Brown" is inspiring programming for your school, organization, or event!

Margaret made her mark on the world with her tireless activism for workers', children's, and women's rights, as a hands-on philanthropist, a robust political candidate, a skilled singer and actor, and oh yes, as the most famous survivor of the Titanic.

Visit GildedAgeStage.com to learn more about the show and please share with those you feel may be interested. Thank you!

01/13/2026

Two years ago I performed MARGARET: The Incredible Molly Brown at Garth Mansion as part of a fundraiser for the Hannibal Public Library. What a beautiful tribute to the Garth family in the library!

12/30/2025

Happy to see Margaret getting more recognition in Hannibal!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! 🎄☃️